“The Provincial Liga Office is committed to providing essential medical and burial assistance to all barangay officials across the province of Iloilo. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to ensuring that our barangay officials receive timely and effective support without the burden of lengthy and complicated application processes,” says Liga ng mga Barangay Iloilo Chapter president and ex-officio Provincial Board member Amalia Victoria Debuque. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

Liga Day 2025 to spotlight new aid program for Iloilo barangay officials

ILOILO — The upcoming Liga Day 2025 will not only gather more than 13,000 barangay officials at the Iloilo Sports Complex on Aug. 24...

Teen Center 2.0 opens to curb rise in teen pregnancies

ILOILO — Alarmed by reports of girls as young as 12 already on their second pregnancy, the provincial government has launched a P3.5-million Teen...

Iloilo City Hall’s finest recognized: 40 workers, 3 offices awarded ahead of 88th Charter...

ILOILO City – Forty employees from various departments of the Iloilo City Government, along with three top-performing offices, were recognized for exemplary service during...
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Health dep’t urges early eye checks, healthy habits to prevent vision loss

ILOILO – With cases of preventable blindness still affecting Filipinos, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas is intensifying its campaign on eye...
Health workers administer vaccines to a learner during the launch of the 2025 School-Based Immunization Program in Bingawan, Iloilo. This is a joint effort of the Iloilo Provincial Government, Department of Health, and Department of Education to protect students against preventable diseases. ILOILO PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE PHOTO

Iloilo steps up fight vs preventable diseases with school-based immunization campaign

ILOILO — To shield thousands of schoolchildren from life-threatening but preventable diseases, the Iloilo Provincial Government has launched its 2025 School-Based Immunization (SBI) Program...
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology - Region 6 officers undergo a surprise drug test during their second-quarter management conference, with all 51 personnel testing negative, reaffirming the bureau’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal drugs. BJMP-6 PHOTO

BJMP-6 officers cleared in ‘surprise’ drug test

ILOILO City – In a bid to prove that jail authorities are serious in leading the fight against illegal drugs, the Bureau of Jail...

NCSC steps up aid for elderly in WV, disburses over P144M in cash gifts

ILOILO City – Nearly 16,000 senior citizens in Western Visayas have already received a combined P144.16 million in cash assistance under the Expanded Centenarian...

Iloilo’s marginalized PWD, IP students get shot at P41,000 annual grant

ILOILO – Economically marginalized Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Iloilo Province now have a chance to pursue higher education without...
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Iloilo City Council seeks urgent hiring of guidance counselors to curb youth violence

ILOILO City – Alarmed by a surge in youth-related violence and the shortage of mental health professionals in public secondary schools, the Iloilo City...
Traffic flows along Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district, a bustling hub that continues to attract new businesses as the city posts steady growth in business permits and tax collections. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

Iloilo City defies RPT criticism with rising business, tax records

ILOILO City – Business activity in this city continues to expand, with permit issuances and tax collections posting steady gains despite persistent claims that...